Lewis Davis Riley

GLOUCESTER — Lewis Davis Riley, 85, went home to his Lord and Savior on Jan. 26, 2000.

Born in Campbell County, he had been a Hampton Roads resident since marriage. He was a retired civil service worker with over 35 years of service, ending at Cheatham Annex.

He was predeceased, by eight months, by his beloved wife of 62 years, Frances. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Jean Riley Morgan. He is survived by a son, Lewis D. "Joe" Riley Jr.; and a daughter, Susie Glenn Riley Ferguson, and son-in-law, Donald. He is also survived by two grandsons, Rocky Glen Morgan, and his wife, Deborah, and Donald Lewis Ferguson; as well as great-grandchildren, Rocky G. Morgan II and Brittney Morgan.

He donated his body to the Eastern Virginia Medical School in hopes that, in death, he could still be of help to others. He wished for no memorial service, but instead wished for those who cared so to make contributions to his church, First Presbyterian of Gloucester, or to the American Heart Association. He wished that everyone would enjoy their lives and love one another.